Hi a friend of mine who is a gun dealer asked me if I was interested in a sportco 22 Martini action rifle. I have been looking for a 22 but I don't know any thing above the Martini action. What are the pro's and Con's of this type of action.
looking at a 22 long rifle with a Martini action
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The Sportco Martinis shown are for formal 3- or 4-position target competition. Rifles in those competitions run from 10 to 15 lbs, depending on the rules. So weight isn't a disadvantage.
If you shoot competitively, it might be a good buy -- depending on your level of competition.
If you shoot competitively, it might be a good buy -- depending on your level of competition.
Saleen322
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Neat gun! I would never pass up a reasonable deal on one. Here is one of mine that I bought from a dear friend about 20 years ago. Most all of them are shooters as shown in this 5-shot group. Good luck!
BCRider
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That looks a little like a late mode BSA Martini. Did Sportco import them under their own name?
I've got a prewar BSA Martini. And yes it's fairly heavy. But it's a superb shooting gun. My own sad abilities have not come close to seeing the gun become the limiting factor in "our" partnership. In its day I suspect that it was showing the Anschutz owners a thing or two.
I've got a prewar BSA Martini. And yes it's fairly heavy. But it's a superb shooting gun. My own sad abilities have not come close to seeing the gun become the limiting factor in "our" partnership. In its day I suspect that it was showing the Anschutz owners a thing or two.
Martinis are very strong, solid, and heavy rifles. They are superbly accurate and reportedly have the fastest lock time of any rifle made. Triggers are usually very good. Single shot only but very easy to load.
Saleen322
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It is an International Mark II I would guess from the 1950s?? In 1960 it was rebarreled by Eric Johnson (one of his last) and my understanding the owner passed away soon after it was finished. I have another one that was from a gun club and is pretty stock.
Thanks for the info guys I don't think I'll get this one might wait for something different, as I want a rabbit gun that my son can use. However if it is cheap I might give it a new caring home.
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HoosierQ
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Ithaca Saddle carbine. It had a lever loop that looked like a Winchester and you had to cock the hammer with your thumb. But the it was a Martini. I had one. It has a full-fledged ejector so even though it was single shot, it was fast to reload. The lever throw was about 45 degrees...maybe 60...no where near 90 anyway.
I would like to find a Martini action to build a Custom single shot rifle on.
But all I have found lately are the " Khyber " actions from Darra in Pakistan.
But all I have found lately are the " Khyber " actions from Darra in Pakistan.
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